The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1556

[1556. Chapter 1478 The Imperial Order is Coming]

. Emperor Hongzhi nodded. In fact, all this was expected.

“Someone has to break this situation.”

For people like Jiang Yan, the most important thing is to clear their name. Therefore, they do things in extremely secretive ways. It is really not easy to find out something about him.

He paused and said, “Xuan Jiangyan, come and see me.”

There was an eerie atmosphere in the entire court.

Liu Jian went to recuperate, and the other two cabinet bachelors were reprimanded.

You know, under normal circumstances, ministers are required to give a speech when they are ordered to do so.

Suddenly, Emperor Hongzhi’s attitude towards the three great scholars became cold, and the absence of the holy family members caused many people to have different associations.

Mr. Liu and others are afraid that after this year, it will be time to retire and return to his hometown.

Your Majesty has grown tired of the current cabinet.

And next, who can replace Liu Jian and others?

A group of ministers headed by Ouyang Zhi were all from Xishan’s sect, and His Majesty regarded them quite highly.

It’s just a pity…

they are too junior.

Even if Ouyang Zhi became the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, many people still criticized him so far.

What’s more, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is not yet hot.

Therefore, Ouyang Zhiren and others may not have much hope.

Once someone joins the cabinet, a new position may be freed up. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

To be precise, Jiang Yan is not an ordinary censor, he is the censor of Qiandu. Not only is he noble, but he is also of a very high rank. He is the fourth rank.

Of course, being a fourth-grade official is nothing, but if you are in the Hanlin Academy or the Metropolitan Procuratorate, it is another matter.

The Hanlin Academy and the Imperial Procuratorate are the most noble places. The fourth-rank officials here are the third-rank officials when they are placed outside. Even the local chief envoys must look up to them with special respect. One glance.

Now, His Majesty suddenly summoned me.

And at this juncture.

Suddenly, Jiang Yan felt extremely proud.

Colleagues looked sideways and expressed admiration.

Someone whispered: “Could it be that…soon, His Majesty will determine the team of the new cabinet after the year. In addition, there will also be candidates for the new nobles in various ministries?”

This is not impossible. The emperor is the emperor and his ministers, and the same is true for the cabinet. With the new cabinet bachelor, there will inevitably be new arrangements in various ministries.

“This Jiang Yushi has the courage to speak out and is upright, and he has a breeze on his sleeves. This is known to everyone. What’s more, he is a humble man. It is natural for your majesty to know him. I am afraid that Jiang Yushi will soar into the sky.”

…

Jiang Yan entered the palace, went to Fengtian Hall, and bowed down: “I have met your Majesty, long live my emperor.”

Hongzhi looked at him with a smile: “I have read your impeachment memorial.”

“Your Majesty, I speak uprightly. If there is anything outrageous, I hope your majesty will correct me.”

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “In your opinion, what is fair about the return of stolen goods?”

“We treat everyone equally, and this matter of returning stolen goods is the key. The problem is that the imperial court actually allowed Xishan Bank to distribute the money, so that although the accounts were clear, in fact, there were too many dirty things.”

Emperor Hongzhi nodded: “I have also heard about these things .

“There are many people who have impeached this matter. From this point of view, the stolen goods were returned by mistake.”

“Wrong, big mistake,” Jiang Yan said sternly.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Jiang Yan with a smile: “If I ask the Qing family to take charge of the matter of returning the stolen property, can the Qing family be fair?”

Jiang Yan was overjoyed, and suddenly felt that happiness came too quickly.

Damn it… I’m going to make a fortune.

His Majesty suddenly asked himself to take charge of such a big matter, and overturned the previous return of stolen goods, which shows that his Majesty trusts him.

Moreover, at this juncture, allowing himself to be responsible for this matter also shows that His Majesty already has doubts about Duke Qi.

So, is this a test for yourself?

Once the cabinet collapses in the spring next year, many important personnel candidates will be evaluated again.

And if I can handle this matter well, then… a bright future is right in front of me.

Of course, Jiang Yan did not hope that he would have the opportunity to join the cabinet, but at least, if some ministers from the ministry joined the cabinet, he would still have a chance to be promoted to minister. How is it so prestigious to be the first of a series?

Jiang Yan kowtowed: “If I have your majesty’s great trust, I will go through fire and water and risk my life to serve.”

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Xiao Jing.

Xiao Jing stepped forward: “Jiang Yan, accept the decree.”

Jiang Yan felt that his heart was about to jump out, and kowtowed again, solemnly: “I… accept the decree.”

Jiang Yan held

the

After the imperial edict left the Meridian Gate, he was immediately filled with emotions. Human destiny is so strange. Not long ago, he was just an unknown person. Now… after

receiving such an important mission, Jiang Yan immediately went to pay him a visit. The master.

The common relationships in this officialdom can be described as intricate. Everyone has his or her own master, his own disciples and former officials. He alone cannot accomplish this matter.

After that, some people from the imperial envoy Jiang Yan went to Xishan Bank to ask for the account books of Xishan Bank and conduct a thorough re-investigation.

Then… the news was released, and the imperial envoy Jiang Yan went to Xishan in person to meet with the Duke of Qi to succeed the vassal family.

Fang Jifan never expected that Jiang Yan would actually restart the matter of returning stolen goods, which made him very strange.

Your Majesty took the wrong medicine?

Or is that distilled wine fake?

Jiang Yan saw Fang Jifan and saluted with a smile: “I have met Duke Qi.”

Fang Jifan didn’t even look at him.

Jiang Yan, however, had a very good temper and said patiently: “I have been ordered to return the stolen goods again. There are some accounts at Xishan Bank that are not correct, so…”

“Get away!”

Jiang Yan was not annoyed. He seemed to have been there early. As expected, this was the result: “Mr. Qi, I have obeyed the imperial order. I hope that Duke Qi…”

“Come here, beat this dog-like thing out.”

Jiang Yan’s face changed and he immediately ran away.

Still in shock, he left Xishan, got on the carriage, and let out a deep breath. A cold look appeared on his face: “Haha… let’s see how arrogant you can be.”

When Jiang Yan returned to his mansion.

The gate of Jiang Mansion is now overcrowded.

Jiang Yan got out of the car.

The steward of the Jiang Mansion immediately stepped forward and said: “Sir, today, more than seventy people came to pay homage. My hands are sore after receiving this invitation. There are also… Mr. Chen and Mr. Zheng, they They are here too. The villain knows that these two are respected guests, so he asks them to wait in the hall. “

This is what it feels like to hold great power. “

People who had ignored him in the past, now, when they heard the news, they all surrounded him like mad dogs.

Life is like this, what else can I ask for?

Jiang Yan wanted to show some humility, but the pride deep in his bones could not help but be revealed: “I will go to see Mr. Chen and Mr. Zheng first. As for the people outside, they are all asking me to do things. This is very difficult. Okay, let Jiang Zi entertain you.”

“Master?” The steward was stunned and frowned: “The master has a bad temper. Didn’t I say that he should be treated less often…”

Jiang Yan said lightly: “I told him not to be treated in the past. The guest is afraid that he will offend others with his unobtrusive words, but now… am I still afraid that he will offend others? “

The steward suddenly realized: “Yes, yes, sir.”

…

There are many people asking Jiang Yan to do something.

In fact, the vast majority of people are victims of this withdrawal of stolen goods.

It was good, but 40% was gone. This was a large amount of money, not a small amount.

There are quite a few people who originally thought that by virtue of their status, they would make money from Ruyi Bank. Even if Ruyi Bank went into trouble, they would never dare to lose their money.

But this time, I really wanted to cry without tears.

Now that they heard that His Majesty was going to conduct a thorough investigation again and return the stolen goods again, many people who had previously had their front teeth knocked out suddenly became excited.

Things have turned around.

It seems… there is still drama.

As a result, countless letters and famous posts entered Jiang Mansion like flying snow.

Jiang Yan entertained guests one by one and heard complaints from countless people, all of whom looked like they were crying. When he thought that he was also a victim, Jiang Yan knew it in his heart.

There are many civil and military officials involved here, as well as many people who cannot afford to offend.

This time, by returning the stolen goods, in a sense, His Majesty not only gave him a chance to practice, but also…

At this moment, Jiang Yan’s veins on his forehead were exposed in excitement.

This is a great opportunity to win people’s hearts.

This matter is done.

I don’t know how many people are grateful to me.

Not only will he have a foothold in the court, but also… there will be countless people who have benefited from him. When the time comes, everyone will speak good words for themselves, and their future prospects will be limitless.

Not a few days.

The imperial minister Jiang Yan sent someone to post a list.

All stolen money will be returned and the stolen money will need to be redistributed.

Anyone who fails to repay stolen money will be punished as stealing public funds.

Immediately afterwards, a charter was sent to the palace, begging the emperor for permission.

………

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help laughing when he looked at this new charter, but after laughing, he became cold again. He sent the charter to Xiao Jing: “Come and take a look.”

Xiao Jing only looked at the charter. After one glance, he shuddered: “Jiang Yan is crazy.”

That’s right.

All the stolen money was recovered and redistributed, and large deficiencies were first made up. For example, those who invested thousands of taels of silver in the palace, such as Shouning Houren, etc., were all returned.

As for small amounts, because there is too little money, the remaining money will be disposed of later.

“Your Majesty, why is this person so stupid?”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled. Suddenly, his eyes fell on the emperor’s grandson Zhu Zaimo in the corner.

Zhu Zaimo finally finished school and came out of the research institute to see his eldest father. Now he was laying out a small case, holding a charcoal pen with his head lowered, and doing calculations.

Emperor Hongzhi said with a smile: “If Xiao Banban doesn’t understand this question, you can ask Zai Mo. Zai Mo was taught by Fang Jifan. I think he must have the answer in his heart.”

The emperor’s grandson… knows the answer.

Xiao Jing looked suspicious and couldn’t help but look at Zhu Zaimo.

After Zhu Zaimo heard these words clearly, he stood up and saluted Emperor Hongzhi.

(End of chapter)